Kawann Short blocked his fifth and sixth career kicks, stuffing a PAT attempt and a field goal in the second quarter. He also notched his first sack of the season and 13.5 for his career.

Short blocked a field goal and a PAT in 2010, two field goals in 2011 and one of each in today's opener. His four career field goal blocks leave him one shy of tying the Purdue career record.

Landon Feichter grabbed his first career interception, returning it for his first career touchdown.

Will Lucas intercepted his second career pass, and first since 2010. He posted six tackles, including three solo and one for loss.
vFrankie Williams led the Boilermakers in tackles in his first career game, totaling seven takedowns, five solo stops and one for loss.